Tesla · 23 hours ago
Lead Reliability Validation Engineer
Brookshire, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expTesla is a leading company in industrial energy products, and they are seeking a Lead Reliability Validation Engineer to ensure the reliability of the Tesla Megapack throughout its manufacturing lifecycle. This role involves leading the reliability engineering test lab, collaborating with various teams to validate manufacturing reliability, and driving reliability assessments to enhance product performance.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Communicate and streamline reliability program requirements for environmental stress screening and ongoing reliability testing at local reliability engineering lab
Determine component/system-level test solutions that optimize product reliability and durability, FMEA-based risk mitigations, test team resources, and program schedules
Work closely with Reliability, Design, and Manufacturing teams to validate manufacturing reliability results and action plans, suggesting design and/or process improvements to address reliability and durability issues based on an understanding of failure root causes
Communicate reliability validation plans for components and subsystems, providing guidance on sample size requirements and durations for reliability testing
Drive reliability assessments in program reviews and clearly communicate risks in the product lifecycle
Influence supplier selection for higher reliability and provide clear guidance on reliability requirements and demonstration to suppliers
Provide reliability design guidelines and apply reliability lessons learned to enable continuous improvement
Answer complex questions on global product manufacturing reliability performance across Energy Products
Qualification
Required
Strong communication skills and experience leading cross-functional teams
Solid mechanical or electrical engineering fundamentals
3–10 years of hands-on experience in hardware design, design validation, hardware testing, mechanical system reliability testing, and durability testing
Understanding of accelerated testing methods, governing equations, and physics of failure for different failure mechanisms
Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as optical microscopy, SEM, CSAM, X-ray, cross-sectioning, and EDX
Knowledge of programming in scripting languages for test automation and data analysis/post-processing
Knowledge of manufacturing engineering fundamentals
Knowledge of reliability warranty analysis and reliability prediction methods
Experience working with complex electronic and mechanical systems
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
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Chief Financial Officer
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